Guwahati: Nag Panchami is a traditional Hindu festival of worshipping serpents or snakes. According to the Hindu traditional calendar, the Panchami Tithi (fifth day), Shukla Paksha (as the moon waxes) during Shravan month is considered highly auspicious to worship Nag Devta (Lord of serpents). Usually, Nag Panchami day falls two days after Hariyali Teej.
As per the Gregorian calendar, Nag Panchami falls in the month of July or August. On this day, women worship Nag Devta and offer milk to snakes. Women also pray for the wellness of their brothers and family. When is Nag Panchami in 2021?
Nag Panchami 2021: Date
This year, Nag Panchami will be observed on Friday, August 13, 2021. However, in Gujarat, Nag Panchami falls during Krishna Paksha Panchami of Shravana month. Usually, observed three days before Krishna Janmashtami festivities. This year Nag Pancham will be observed on Friday, August 27, 2021, in Gujarat.
Nag Panchami 2021: Panchami Tithi
Panchami Tithi begins at 03:24 pm on Aug 12, 2021, and ends at 01:42 pm on Aug 13, 2021.
Nag Panchami 2021: Puja muhurat
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat is from 05:49 am to 08:28 am. (Duration: 02 hours 39 mins)
Nag Panchami 2021: Signifiacnce
On this day, devotees observe fast and worship snakes by visiting anthills and trees where snakes can be found. The most important feature of this festival is that women offer milk to snakes to seek blessings and protection from evil.
It is believed that anything offered to snakes on Nag Panchami would reach the serpent Gods. Hence, devotes worship live snakes on the day as representative of serpents Gods. It is said that people can get rid of Kal Sarp dosh by praying snakes and it also brings good luck.
Nag Panchami 2021: Story
There are numerous stories related to Nag Panchami. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Krishna was playing with his friends near the banks of the Yamuna river. Suddenly, the ball landed in the water. The Lord went into the river and Kaliya (serpent) attacked him.
Krishna then grabbed the serpent’s tail and dragged him to the river surface and defeated him. Kaliya at that time realized that Krishna was no ordinary child, but an incarnation of Lord Vishu. He begged for forgiveness and promised never to torment anyone ever again. Thus, this festival also marks the victory of good over evil.
